@sushantpandkar said: Which of IIms do require RAT score?

Which of IIms do require RAT score?

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hi arghya thanks...

my profile:

BDS(Dentistry), PRM (IRMA-Rural Management), 2 years of work ex after that. I gave CAT last year and got 99.53...but i think cat percentile should be above 90 and 95+ to be safe atleast for A,B,C....may be someone else can also share insights about CAT score required...
and we have considerable number of JRF people here...so it is also a good option

@arghya1710 said:

@vjjani Hi. Congrats. Would you share your profile and score in the qualifying examination?

@[105207:vjjani] Hi. Congrats. Would you share your profile and score in the qualifying examination?

@[502038:myapprentice11] Congrats. Will you please share your profile? and qualifying exam score?

@[582498:iwantgovtjob] I will do that on a study leave.

hello guys, Can someone please help the minimum cut off (gre) required to get a call from iimb , iimc ? thanks

Collector Saab- why u wanna leave job for FPM ? u r in a coveted position

Hi.

I am an Electronics Engineer, done BE from Bangalore University. My academic records while in engineering are moderate. Then onwards I have been working in the State Civil Services as a Deputy Collector for about five years now. Currently I am also doing a MA in Public Administration(final year) from IGNOU. I want to pursue FPM from some IIM on either Public systems and policy, sociology or economics. I am thinking about which of the qualifying exam I should appear for- GRE or CAT?

Can you shed some light about kind of GRE scores people are getting a call for interview? And the kind of CAT percentiles with which people are getting calls.

no need of any work experience...no reservations too...

Is work experience mandatory for FPM programmes of IIMs??
M interested in FPM programm.....
Also,,,do they have reservation for category people????

Mod edit. new thread:-
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/82163-fpm-2013-a.html

1. NO
2. gr8 2 hear dat..
3. Absolutely NO reservation 4 anyone!!

Is work experience mandatory for FPM programmes of IIMs??
M interested in FPM programm.....
Also,,,do they have reservation for category people????

U raise a valid point. I also thought about it.
and to the best of my knowledge, all IIMs are done with their FPM admission process. All that is left is the formal joining which will take place in June/July.
So I guess we can move on to a new thread.
PS: Please correct me if I am wrong regarding admission process at IIMs getting over.

yep...itz entirely over!!

if itz a full-time course, thn ofcors...work-ex mandatory in case of Bajaj..

Hi

My name is Mukesh. I am doing my PGDM - Finance from MET College, Mumbai. I am interested in FPM/PhD. Can you please advise me if PhD is possible after PGDM from Mumbai University?

hello everyone

want to know the procedure of phd @fms

i am a b.tech and currently working
it is written in fms brochure and site that a b.tech can also go for phd
want to know about it!

and if anyone knows other options available?????

thnx in advance!

sb29 Says

Is the admissions season over at all IIMs? Then we can ask the mods to close this thread so that stray posts from newbies can be avoided.

U raise a valid point. I also thought about it.
and to the best of my knowledge, all IIMs are done with their FPM admission process. All that is left is the formal joining which will take place in June/July.
So I guess we can move on to a new thread.
PS: Please correct me if I am wrong regarding admission process at IIMs getting over.

Hi
Can anybody please provide me a link on what can be the expected interview questions in Phd Admission

Is the admissions season over at all IIMs? Then we can ask the mods to close this thread so that stray posts from newbies can be avoided.

My mistake.
I forgot to notice that a new thread for FPM 2013 has already started.

In the next few months, advertisements for FPM 2013 would be out, and I guess this is the correct time to start a new thread for that.
I would request all to move our discussion to the new thread.
I am posting the link to the new thread.
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/82163-fpm-2013-a.html

PS: @ arindamelec: You were the one to start this thread. So it would be great if you could officially take us to new thread !

MaxRudolf Says

So does that mean people with good experience should only pursue FPM..I am in iT industry and have 1 year of experience.So will it be beneficial to me to pursue FPM in operations in IIM Raipur ? Since I doubt just studying in a college would make me expert in that feild.These are js my worries, before dedicating 4 years to FPM,please let me know whats right.Thanks in advance.

Arindam has already answered almost to all of your points.
Regarding experience, one can say that if you have it, it's beneficial. However a lack of experience is not a drawback either.
People with experience ranging from 0 years to 25+ years pursue FPM. Everyone has a different reason to do it, and experience plays different roles everywhere.
U should pursue FPM in Operations/or any other field, only if a) you have an interest in the subject, b) or if you can develop interest in that subject, c) and you want to do a PhD and are willing to spend time for it.
Hope some of your doubts are resolved to some extent.

PS: Now that we are on the 100th page of this year thread, should we not start a new thread for FPM 2013?

What are the career options after FPM and how it is different from that of PGP?
FPM is meant for training people for research and academics.
In academics, fellows find jobs into premier academic institutes like IIMs, MDI, XLRI etc.
In Industry, they can join research wings of companies. Now a days, almost all companies are concerned about research - to develop better solutions and methods to get competitive advantage. Thus many companies have started their own research wings, like IBM, Deloitte, GE etc. Apart from that there are so many consultancies which require domain experts for consulting projects. Today is the time for Mass-customization which draws the path for multiple-niche. For such environments, experts are required to handle nitty-gritty of that particular area. This has increased requirements of Management PhDs in the industry. Because, there is scarcity of PhDs in India - as a temporary solution, companies are making alliances with premier management institutes to involve their FPM students or Faculties in their projects. Number of Mgmt Institutes is also increasing due to the demand of MBAs, but there is a dearth of management faculties in India. Demand - Supply imbalance exists and it reflects a lot of scope for Mgmt PhDs in the industry and in academics.
The type of jobs in industry you get after FPM may differ from what MBAs get. First thing - in consultancy, generally, it is at senior level if you have rich and relevant prior workex. Second, FPMs work as domain experts in analytics and research wings of the companies - who can study and understand problems deeply and closely to find suitable solutions.

So does that mean people with good experience should only pursue FPM..I am in iT industry and have 1 year of experience.So will it be beneficial to me to pursue FPM in operations in IIM Raipur ? Since I doubt just studying in a college would make me expert in that feild.These are js my worries, before dedicating 4 years to FPM,please let me know whats right.Thanks in advance.

Thanks Shankha, have sent a pm....

lets not derail this thread..
thanks once again..
regards,

Hi all,
I had applied for the FPM program in IIM B but could not convert it..Since I wanted to do on OB( and I am a BE), I felt it would be better to have a masters in the related field (MBA in HR)and then try to apply after a couple of years of work ex. Had a chat with my company's HR VP and he spoke to me in the same vein.
I am currently not in a good financial position to apply for research masters abroad so I am contemplating going with an MBA (the course fees is around 6lakhs)
My question is whether the college where you do your MBA have any bearing on the application , especially if one is looking to apply abroad at a later stage?
@Sankha :- Since you already have admits from B-Schools abroad, I would like to hear your view points on this.

Request others to chip in as well..

Thanks and Regards,
Lakshman

If you want to do an FPM in India, an MBA is not needed. If you have it, it is a plus point. But many people get into FPM without an MBA with only a B.Tech. Did you apply at other IIMs as well?

In case you want to apply abroad, the place you do your MBA from matters a lot. Generally good universities abroad look at either MBAs from top institutes or MBAs with a good amount of work experience.

Did you take the CAT? What was your score?

The best thing would be to join a top ranked MBA.

In case you want to specialize in OBHR, why don't you look at the following courses where the fees are very less:
IIT KGP's MHRM
IISWBM MHRM (Affiliated to Calcutta University)
Calcutta University's MHRM
MHROD at DSE, Delhi

However, the best would be to do a research masters. In case you are unable to afford the fees abroad, why don't you join a Research Masters in India?

IIT Madras has an MS by Research in their Management Department and the entrance is through CAT/XAT etc.
IISc has an MS Research and the entrance is through their own test.

The biggest plus point of these 2 programs is that you will be paid Rs 8000/month as stipend in these programs and these institutes are world famous to say the least.

But, don't expect amazing corporate placements at these places (some of them may give you good placements though). However, if you want to apply for PhD abroad, these places will hold good value.

I hope this helped.

Hi all,
I had applied for the FPM program in IIM B but could not convert it..Since I wanted to do on OB( and I am a BE), I felt it would be better to have a masters in the related field (MBA in HR)and then try to apply after a couple of years of work ex. Had a chat with my company's HR VP and he spoke to me in the same vein.
I am currently not in a good financial position to apply for research masters abroad so I am contemplating going with an MBA (the course fees is around 6lakhs)
My question is whether the college where you do your MBA have any bearing on the application , especially if one is looking to apply abroad at a later stage?
@Sankha :- Since you already have admits from B-Schools abroad, I would like to hear your view points on this.

Request others to chip in as well..

Thanks and Regards,
Lakshman

okkkie...then all d best for awaited one....

Thanks everyone.

99% not ISB. I just had an interview at Nanyang Business School Singapore and will get to know the result this week. So it's either ESSEC or Nanyang(if I get thru). Nothing against ISB. Had I been 2 years older, I would have joined ISB for sure. But right now I feel that since I don't have anything else to take care of, I'd rather go abroad and study.

Congratulation Sankha ....
ATB for NBS result .. Do let us know where you are joining finally ...

sb29 Says

Finally got ISB admission offer for FPM in Marketing.

Hearty congrats! All the best for NBS admit.

congrats shankha....
so what's ur final choice?

ISB or ESSEC?

Thanks everyone.

99% not ISB. I just had an interview at Nanyang Business School Singapore and will get to know the result this week. So it's either ESSEC or Nanyang(if I get thru). Nothing against ISB. Had I been 2 years older, I would have joined ISB for sure. But right now I feel that since I don't have anything else to take care of, I'd rather go abroad and study.

congrats shankha....
so what's ur final choice?

ISB or ESSEC?

sb29 Says

Finally got ISB admission offer for FPM in Marketing.

badhai.........

sb29 Says

Finally got ISB admission offer for FPM in Marketing.

heartiest congratulations :))

Congrats!

Finally got ISB admission offer for FPM in Marketing.

Health123 Says

IIM Bangalore

Heyy.. can you please tell me how to prepare for RAT ? The pattern, score and the process of selection in IIM. Kindly share your experience

Thanks Sara for sharing your experiences and views. I am sure that the same will help the future applicants for their preparations.

I just want to add that area specific exams are not taken by all areas. In IIMB the areas like Marketing, OBHR, IS, Strategy etc. do not have any area specific exams. According to my knowledge Economincs, Public policy, QM and POM have area specific exams.

Thanks,

Swagato.

Thanks Swagato. To clarify, OB&HR;, IIMB have administered an area specific test for a few years now including 2012. FPM 2012 aspirants were given a long research paper to summarize, critique and explain one key point made by the researchers.

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AAOne Says

very true, for sure...even I believe dat specific areas do matter a lot, like Fin. @ IIMC, OB @ XLRI, Mktg. @ IIMA and so on...so, wud it b wise 2 choose based on d area of interest (domain) or solely d brand value of d place (ranking/hierarchy)??? For instance, if somebody from d eastern part of India chooses 2 join XL for OB instead of IIMA, how wud u react 2 such a decision?? wud it make too mch of a difference in the long run??? was curious...if u cud throw some light on this...might help others as well to take a call :))

As I said I am just an aspirant like you and whatever I have said so far is based what I have found after speaking to current fpm candidates and professors. If someone had to choose from two such institutes, I am sure that person will consider various things like professors working in their area of interest and the positions which recent graduates have secured.